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Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Business / Demand Planning Specialist IMEA/EE
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Business / Demand Planning Specialist IMEA/EE
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About this Position
This role focuses on driving accurate demand planning across IMEA and EE, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support S&OP cycles and manage inventory risks. You will also act as a key link between Sales and Supply Chain while ensuring alignment with regional and global teams.
What you´ll do
- Support the development of the IMEA and EE market/region demand plan in each cycle
- Reviews sales history, investigates outliers, and provides validation to the Forecast Business Analytics team
- Collaborates with Marketing, Commercial, and Finance to gather and challenge demand enrichment inputs by considering market insights, category growths, promotions, etc.
- Co-chair S&OE meetings to track supply chain KPIs and ensure necessary actions are taken
- Assists in reviewing and providing inputs for portfolio segmentation (ABC XYZ)
- Act as gatekeeper for validating the forecast of new product innovations based on similar products
- Manage Phase-In and Phase-Out processes for new launches, source changes, and global projects
- Provides demand scenarios for local/sub-regional S&OP monthly cycle
- Ensure proactive management of slow-moving and obsolete (SLOB) inventory by implementing early-warning systems, driving root-cause analysis, and coordinating timely mitigation actions by aligning with Sales & Marketing for liquidation plans.
- Act as the primary escalation point for supply crisis, coordinating with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
- Actively participating in regular alignment meetings with regional and global teams.
What makes you a good fit
- University degree in Industrial Engineering or a relevant discipline
- 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in demand planning, ideally in FMCG and/or Chemical sector and Business Planning.
- Strong knowledge of Demand Planning and Supply Chain Management, with experience in end-to-end processes.
- Data Analytics & Business Intelligence (BI) proficiency for informed decision-making.
- Proficiency in SAP, Excel and related ERP systems.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with aptitude in building relationships with professionals of all organizational levels
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills, capable of interacting effectively with all levels of management.
Some perks of joining Henkel
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.
JOB ID: 25085349
Job Locations: Turkey, Istanbul, Ümraniye
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FAQ
I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
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Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
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